The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification under CRP CSA-XVI for the recruitment of Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts, popularly known as IBPS Clerk Jobs 2026. Through this recruitment drive, candidates will be selected for appointment in 11 participating Public Sector Banks across India for the financial year 2027-28.

Candidates who have completed Graduation in any discipline and are between 20 to 28 years of age can apply online through the official website www.ibps.in. The online application process will commence on 01 August 2026 and will continue till 21 August 2026.

IBPS Clerk Jobs 2026: Important Dates

Application Form Fee Details:

Payment Mode

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• UPI
• Mobile Wallets

IBPS Clerk Jobs 2026: Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years

Candidates should be born between 02 August 1998 and 01 August 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST – 5 Years
• OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
• PwBD – 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen – As per Government Rules
• Widows/Divorced Women – As per notification

IBPS Clerk Jobs 2026: Vacancy Details

Note: The notification provides state-wise indicative vacancies. The final number may increase as Union Bank of India vacancies are yet to be reported.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• Equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Computer Knowledge

Candidates should possess:

• Computer Certificate/Diploma OR
• Computer as a subject in School/College.

Local Language

Candidates should be able to:

• Read
• Write
• Speak
• Understand

the local language of the State/UT for which they apply.

Other Eligibility Details

Applicants must be:

• Citizen of India OR
• Subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR
• Tibetan Refugee (before 01 January 1962) OR
• Person of Indian Origin from specified countries.

IBPS Clerk Jobs 2026 Salary

Selected candidates will receive the following basic pay scale:

₹24,050 – ₹64,480

Apart from the basic salary, employees will also receive:

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Medical Benefits
• Leave Benefits
• Pension Benefits
• Other Bank Allowances

Selection Process

Selection will be conducted in the following stages:

• Online Preliminary Examination
• Online Main Examination
• Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
• Document Verification
• Final Allotment

IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern

IBPS Clerk Main Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

Simple Steps to Apply Online for IBPS Clerk Jobs 2026

Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official website www.ibps.in.
2. Click on CRP CSA-XVI Recruitment 2026.
3. Complete the New Registration.
4. Fill in the online application form.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Verify all details carefully.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and print the final application for future reference.

Participating Banks

Recruitment will be conducted for the following Public Sector Banks:

• Bank of Baroda
• Bank of India
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Canara Bank
• Central Bank of India
• Indian Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• Punjab & Sind Bank
• UCO Bank
• Union Bank of India

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